top of page
  • White Facebook Icon
  • White Instagram Icon

Door Hinge (Front) Explanation

Door Hinge (Front) Explanation

Fig 1

Door Hinge (Front) Explanation

Fig 2

Door Hinge (Front) Explanation

Fig 3

Door Hinge (Front) Explanation

FRONT DOOR HINGE REMOVAL
NOTE: A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.
1. Remove the door (Fig 1) #2. Refer to DOOR, REMOVAL or DOOR, REMOVAL
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the body hinge (Fig 2) #1 and #4 location and remove the bolts (Fig 2) #2 and #3.
3. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the door hinge (Fig 3) #2 and #3 location and remove the bolts (Fig 3) #1 and #4.

FRONT DOOR HINGE INSTALLATION
NOTE: A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.
1. Install the door hinges (Fig 3) #2 and #3 and install the bolts (Fig 3) #1 and #4.
2. Align the hinges to the door using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and
tighten the bolts to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the body hinges (Fig 2) #1 and #4 and install the bolts #2 and #3.
4. Align the hinges to the body using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).

bottom of page